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Data & Research October 30th, 2018

Pre-retirees Say Social Security and Pensions Will Not Fund Retirement

Instead, workers will source funding from their 401(k), IRA or other savings vehicles.

Compliance September 27th, 2018

Amendment Would Add Annuity Selection Safe Harbor to Retirement Bill

The amendment is a fiduciary rule safe harbor for the selection of a lifetime income provider for retirement plans.

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Market Practice Innovation: Increased Efficiency and Impact in The Small Market

An excerpt from Ascensus President, David Musto's Keynote at PLANADVISER National Conference 2018

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The Rapid Evolution and Retirement Needs of American Small Business

An excerpt from Ascensus President, David Musto's Keynote at PLANADVISER National Conference 2018

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ESG Investing

An Interview with Jamie Bentley, SVP & National Retirement Sales Manager at PIMCO

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Women & Investing

An Interview with Jamie Bentley, SVP & National Retirement Sales Manager at PIMCO

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Map My Benefits

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Viability

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Balance Between Great Plans and Cost of Plans

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The HSA Opportunity: What Advisors Should Know

An interview with Steve Christenson, EVP at Ascensus

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Discipline and Consistency: The Case for Staying Invested for the Long Term

An interview with Kathleen Beichert, Head of Retirement, OppenheimerFunds

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HSA Myths and Misconceptions

An interview with Steve Christenson, EVP at Ascensus

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How to Invest in a Health Savings Account

An interview with Ryan Tiernan, Vice President of National Accounts at American Funds

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The Advisor’s Role – Defining Value in a Dynamic Market

An Interview with Bill Harmon, President of Retirement Corporate Markets, Voya Financial

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Challenges for the Modern Adviser

An interview with David Musto, President, and Bob Guillocheau, Chairman & CEO at Ascensus.

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Industry Trends – Consolidation, Technology and Client Solutions

An Interview with Bill Harmon, President of Retirement Corporate Markets, Voya Financial

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Health Savings Accounts: The Advisor Opportunity

An interview with Ryan Tiernan, Vice President of National Accounts at American Funds

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Who Should Use a Health Savings Account?

An interview with Ryan Tiernan, Vice President of National Accounts at American Funds

MARKET MIRROR

Friday, the Dow was up 37.07 points (0.14%) at 27,219.52, the NASDAQ closed 17.75 points (0.22%) lower at 8,176.71, and the S&P 500 was down 2.18 points (0.07%) at 3,007.39. The Russell 2000 increased 3.07 points (0.20%) to 1,578.14, and the Wilshire 5000 decreased 21.16 points (0.07%) to 30,764.47.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note decreased 1 2/32, bringing its yield up to 1.905%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell 2 6/32, increasing its yield to 2.377%.

WEEK’S WORTH: For the week ending September 13, the Dow gained 1.58%, the NASDAQ was up 0.91%, and the S&P 500 increased 0.96%. The Russell 2000 climbed 4.85%, and the Wilshire 5000 finished 1.20% higher.

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